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Moods

Moods. Blue: calm Blue-green: flirty Amber: crabby Green: happy Black: sad Purple: excited. Depression in Adolescents: An Overview. Elisa Preston Liberty University. Definition. According to dictionary.com, based on the 2010 Random House Dictionary, depression is:

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Moods

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  1. Moods • Blue: calm • Blue-green: flirty • Amber: crabby • Green: happy • Black: sad • Purple: excited

  2. Depression in Adolescents:An Overview Elisa Preston Liberty University

  3. Definition According to dictionary.com, based on the 2010 Random House Dictionary, depression is: “a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason.”

  4. Causes • Traumatic event • Poor self-concept • “Runs in the family”

  5. Causes • Family dynamics • Peer pressure

  6. Causes • Nutrition & medication • Other physical illness • Lifestyle

  7. What does this look like?

  8. “You seem so sad, Eeyore.”“Sad?  Why should I be sad?  It’s my birthday.  The happiest day of the year.”“Your birthday?” said Pooh in great surprise.“Of course it is.  Can’t you see?  Look at all the presents I’ve had.”He waved a foot from side to side.“Look at the birthday cake. Candles and pink sugar.”Pooh looked – first to the right and then to the left.“Presents?” said Pooh. “Birthday cake?” said Pooh. “Where?”“Can’t you see them?”“No,” said Pooh.“Neither can I,” said Eeyore.  “Joke,” he explained. “Ha Ha.”

  9. Symptoms • Declined interest in normal activities • Decline in grades • Seemingly uninterested

  10. Symptoms • Vague facial expressions • Always tired • Restlessness • Negative language

  11. Why should we pay attention?

  12. Individually, depression effects… • Self-concept • Peer relationships • Family relationships • Motivation • Attitude • School grades • Faith

  13. Culturally, depression effects… • Economy • Health care industry • Education statistics • National security/ military personnel

  14. Questions?

  15. Can we do something about it?

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